Lantern

A lantern is a reusable lighting item carried in Elaria by guards, travelers, and people working underground. It may bear a workshop's mark, distinctive ornamentation, or a reminder of someone who carried it before. Lighting helps turn an unfamiliar space into a place that can actually be explored.

Unlike a single-use light source, it needs a suitable supply of oil. Before an expedition, it is useful to decide who carries the lantern and who carries its fuel. Its light does not automatically reveal magic or hidden traps. An interrupted trail of lights or a found lantern may point to a missing worker, an abandoned camp, or a patrol's sudden departure.

Rules effect: Provides light; uses oil. The price is 8 sp. The item is reusable rather than a single-use supply. Its listed effect applies to the situation it is intended for. Additional bonuses, other forms of protection, and new magical abilities are not part of this entry.